Step Three (Wrapped Flower): Fold over and glue the center of the spiral to create a “bud”. Continue to wrap the felt around the bud, gluing dots periodically to hold in place. Secure ends.Kait Kucy
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The holiday wreath is one of the most traditional nature-inspired decor pieces beyond the Christmas tree.

Since we are still a couple of months of way from the Yuletide season, I created an autumn-themed wreath to welcome visitors through these crisp fall days. I wanted to avoid a Halloween colour scheme, so I chose an unexpected colour palette of crimson, teal, pale blue and several neutrals. The result is a bright, graphic and fun flowered wreath for the front door. Alternatively, you can use your wreath as a centerpiece on your dining table for all of the post-Thanksgiving dinners you plan to host; simply place pillar candles in the centre and light!

A great project for older children (supervised when wielding the hot glue gun), this project took two hours to complete.

Supplies

Felt in Various Colours, $1.25 for 3 Sheets, Dollar Store

Wreath Form, $1.25, Dollar Store

Hot Glue, $1, Dollar Store

Hot Glue Gun, $1.25, Dollar Store

Scissors, $1, Dollar Store

Total Cost: $8.25

Wrapped Flower (Blue flower)

The wrapped flower is one of the simplest yet most beautiful felt flowers you will make. No need to be a perfectionist this one – the more uneven the better. You have to remember that nature is not always perfect either.

Step One: Cut a square of felt. Round out corners.

Step Two: Starting from one corner, cut felt in a spiral-like shape.

Step Three: Fold over and glue the centre of the spiral to create a “bud.” Continue to wrap the felt around the bud, gluing dots periodically to hold in place. Secure ends.

Another simple flower – just make sure not to burn your fingers on the hot glue while pinching this one into place.

Step One: Cut a loose circle shape of felt.

Step Two: Gather centre of circle in fingers and pinch together. Glue into place and hold until dry.

Step Three: Make several of these to bunch together and affix to wreath frame.

Graphic Petals Flower (Red Flower)

This flower is super fun to make and play with - its spray of choppy petals give the wreath a graphic poppy look.

Step One: Cut a loose circle shape of felt.

Step Two: Cut ½”-long snips all along circle.

Step Three: Similar to the pinched flower, glue in the centre and pinch together to give it a flower shape. Affix to wreath frame.

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